Find out how popular the last name Vojtek is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Vojtek.

Vojtek, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Vojtek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vojtek in America

Vojtek is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vojtek surname appeared 125 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Vojtek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vojtek to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Vojtek

The surname VOJTEK is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the 9th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Old Czech word "vojtěch," which means "more warlike" or "more victorious in war."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VOJTEK can be found in the Chronica Bohemorum, a 14th-century chronicle written by Přibík Pulkava of Radenín, which mentions a nobleman named Vojtěch z Vojtkova (Vojtek of Vojtkova) who lived in the 12th century.

The name VOJTEK is also associated with several notable historical figures, including Saint Adalbert of Prague (c. 939-997), also known as Vojtěch, who was a Bohemian missionary and the second Bishop of Prague. He is revered as a patron saint of Bohemia, Poland, Hungary, and Prussia.

Another prominent individual with the surname VOJTEK was Jan Vojtěch Pötzl (1803-1883), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his portraits and historical scenes. His works can be found in various galleries and museums throughout the Czech Republic.

In the 19th century, the name VOJTEK gained recognition through the works of Josef Vojtek Frič (1829-1890), a Czech botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in South America.

The surname VOJTEK also has connections to the world of literature, with the Czech writer and journalist Karel Vojtek (1877-1945) being a notable figure. He was known for his satirical works and critical essays on social and political issues of his time.

Another individual with the surname VOJTEK who left a lasting impact was Jindřich Vojtek (1913-1989), a Czech actor and director who worked in both theater and film. He is remembered for his performances in several classic Czech movies and his contributions to the development of theater in the country.

While the surname VOJTEK has its origins in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the history and culture of the Czech people, and it continues to be a proud reminder of their rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vojtek

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vojtek.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Vojtek was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Vojtek has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Vojtek was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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